Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
| Address: | 950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA |
| Phone: | +1 202-633-4600 |
| Site: | africa.si.edu |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM |
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Roger Blain
Amazing museum! During a late April visit there were long lines for the Air & Space and Natural History museums, but not too many people were in the African Art museum. That was puzzling, but it made for a very peaceful experience. BTW, my party entered from a Victorian garden area after visiting the Castle, and missed the entrance sign , so didnt know what museum we were in. We went all the way down to the lowest level and thought it was just an underground administration building, until we stumbled into a gallery. I wish the whole Smithsonian campus had unusual entrances, as theres nothing quite like not having a clue where you are, and then having the art tell you your place.
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Blake Wilson
I finally got my first visit under my belt. A great place to visit on a hot summers day. I spent most of my time with the Senses of Time exhibit, which closes on 18 Jan. 2018. There is a wonderful part where South Africans of various races are interviewed with their grandmothers and they discuss Apartheid and change in South Africa. My only issue was that one of the neighboring videos was way too loud in some portions and that caused me to miss some of what was said. I will be coming back because I feel like there is so much I missed. I will eat first and experience and a slow pace.
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Hugo Rossi
Schönes Museum für Afrikanische Kunst. Lass dich nicht täuschen von dem scheinbar kleinen Gebäude, es ist fast alles unterirdisch angelegt - auf drei Stockwerken unter dem Boden. Freundliche Atmosphäre. Für Afrikaliebhaber und solche, die es werden wollen, ist es auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert!
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A Private User
This is probably one of the best things to do in Washington D.C. other than take a trip to the capitol building. There are interactive exhibits and famous planes and space shuttles. I would reccomend, however that you DO NOT purchase lunch there (at mcdonalds) becasue it is around 4 dollars more expensive than other mcdonalds. Also the flight simulator gets crowded, so go early
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Christian Aguiar
One of the best art museums on the Mall, the NMAA is relatively small, which means you can take in the story it has to tell in just a couple of hours. That collection is well curated, with a helpful guide to reading the themes and patterns of African Art available. The museum has friendly, welcoming staff. Special exhibits on the bottom level rotate regularly.
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Fz All
Interesting stuff but limited artifacts on African culture, all items are from 19th and 20th century and nothing predating 19 era. One thing you might like is that the whole place is underground except the entrance and visitor center. A bit difficult to find the place, its on the back side of the castle and towards the fence of the compound.
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Mark H
A history lesson like no other. Starting from the year 1400 trans Atlantic slave trade to the present day. Each floor could have easily taken a whole day. The stories housed here reshaped my thinking about history and provided inspiration for enduring thorough todays challenges
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Jennifer Caufield
Im fascinated by the African culture and I want to use every possibility to learn more and more about it. I expected more from this museum. There were interesting examples of art workmanship but nothing impressive.
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Susan Pearson
Loved this museum. Not sure if it was completely finished yet, as it was a little confusing with the different floors. Well worth going to see the exhibits, and the way they are presented is wonderful.
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BEAU LEBOUEF
This is a very nice little exhibit featuring African art. I accessed the exhibit from the Smithsonian Gardens located at the Smithsonian Castle.
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Ikeriño_183_lol Xd
me gusto mucho aunque en general no soy fan del arte
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Sreekanth Rachamadugu
This museum is really good to the people who are more interest in African history, there are nice historical presentations inside it,
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Mz. Ro Perry
Wow! Im speechless. You need more than just one day to Njoy all that the museum has to offer. I most definitely will be returning.
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William Martinez
Extremely well put together display of African American culture and history. The visual take you in a journey; so much to see!
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Toby Chen
來到這才知道原來非洲文化如此精美! 令人印象深刻
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Joshua Bennee
Really well organized museum. I love the subterranean layout of this building and how this building links to other museums.
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David Williams
One of the most under-rated museums but worth seeing. The majority of the museum is underground. A lot of great African Art.
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Marc Starvaggi
Great exhibitions but a few were closed during my visit. A worthwhile place to learn about underrepresented cultures in art
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Kraig Winston
Always changing displays of art. I enjoy the setup of floors and how the bottom level connects to the museum next to it.
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marisela montenegro
One of the less visited museums, but not less interesting. This is filled with amazing pieces. truly worth a visit
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Tim Tankard
An underrated and under visited gem. A truly world-class survey of African art- both historical and modern.
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David Wachira
Like the other Smithsonian museums, this was beautiful and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
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wendy sanassee
Great selection of artworks from Africa. I particularly enjoyed the sculptures. Fascinating masterpieces.
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T L Muhammad
Beautiful Museum for those with an open mind to a non-European influence only cultural exposure.
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Elizabeth Barringer
Mad because we needed a ticket.. Not like the rest of the museums where you can just walk in.
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Vinod Srivastava
Excellent and very courteous service . Very knowledgeable staff . What a history of mankind?
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r b
This is very impressive, amazing, informative, and educational, I love it.
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Lisa B
Great place to visit for tourist and any local native in the D.M.V area.
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Nicolas Van Tomme
Honestly ì found this one awful and there is barely anything to see.
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Larrywcc
Very cool and amazing learn what other areas in the world have done
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Mckim Jean-Pierre
Beautiful museum with beautiful art and very interesting exhibits.
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Sonny Ebhos
My first visit. A good place to be. I encourage everyone to visit
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Osehise Lawretta
Amazing artwork and history learnt from different parts of Africa
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Doris Latimore Johnson
Very inspirational: artist, writer, and for me..a historisn.
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A Private User
Need more - not enough education available at this museum.
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Edwin Martin
Wonderful for art and history, seldom seen or taught.
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Hyung Park
A wonderful surprise finding of a Smithsonian Museum
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John R
unbelievable! I loved my trip through this museum!
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A Private User
a variety of goods and art. staff is very helpful
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Jianwei Shi
Nice small museum. Better than expected 4 stars.
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James Thompson
Interesting way to discover the African continent
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Colin Boxall
Amazing, like all the Smithsonian museums.
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latrice green
Very informative and unique pieces of art
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Samuel Kopylev
Great art but really easy to get lost in
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Sammy Evans
Quiet and not crowded, great atmosphere.
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Matt Ellenburg
Interesting works in a nice facility.
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Edward John George Gerety, III, MBA
Little works and mostly propaganda.
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QIHUI SHI
Have very beautiful views in spring.
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Pavel Melecky
You may learn about the natural art
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Reinhold Puetz
Must see it.Very educational.....
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Cool sculptures, art, and history
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Ytram Seniag
Informational & educational
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Charlie Morton
Good customer service.
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Ruth Adu-Gyamfi
Interesting pieces.
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Harvey Johnson
Outstanding Museums!
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Nobody Important
A lot of stuff lol
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Lakeshia McKay
Very interesting
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William Fang
Not so intresting
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Jeffery Nichols
Beautiful museum!
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Scott Annis
Great exhibits.
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Robert Celestin
Visited in 2008
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Nichole Alford
Vwry nice place
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Francis Gregorin
Great history
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Landa Kirksey
Life Changing
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Patrick Lin
Good museum
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A Private User
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